Joint Malawi & International Development Cross-Party Groups

At this joint Malawi and International Development Cross-Party Groups meeting, attendees heard from members of a visiting delegation from the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS).

KUHeS has maintained a long-term partnership with the Scottish Government as well as several Scottish universities, including the Blantyre-to-Blantyre longitudinal health study. Delegates shared what these partnerships and ongoing funding have meant, and continue to mean, for KUHeS’ development, including the ability to take control of allocating that investment at a local level, a key part of working towards better localisation. The event was chaired by Sarah Boyack MSP.

'A notable achievement of this partnership has been the establishment and development of a local dental programme, funded by the Scottish government. Before this initiative, Malawian students had to pursue dental training abroad.'

Recorded Video

Missed the event? You can find the recording here with the below time stamps.

00:00 Opening remarks by the Chair Sarah Boyack, MSP
03:42 Remarks by Professor Sosten Chiotha, Chairperson of Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) Council
04:18 Introduction of KUHeS delegation by Professor. Macpherson Mallewa, Vice Chancellor.
06:49 Historical background presentation by Professor. Macpherson Mallewa, Vice Chancellor.
23:39: Strategic Partnership Grant presentation by Dr Benjamin Kumwenda, Director of Student Affairs (Scottish Government Projects' Lead)
39:29 Q & A session
57:57 Remarks by Justice Thokozani Agnes Patemba, Malawi Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom.
1:00:04 Closing remarks by Chair Sarah Boyack, MSP